Eli5: How do icebreaker ships work?

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How are they different from regular ships?
What makes them be able to plow through ice where others aren’t?

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It’s just because of design. Ice breaking ships are built specifically to do that. So their hull is stronger and shaped differently. They don’t do it on other ships because it’s really not needed. They have strong hulls and can go through some, but not as strong as ice breakers. They prioritize efficiency in design for more speed less fuel usage.

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